US20070086914A1 - Sports equipment sanitizer - Google Patents
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- the example apparatus includes an ozone generator that produces ozone that is fed into various sport equipment support conduits.
- the conduits include perforated sections that fit within the various sports equipment.
- the ozone is drawn through the conduits by fans that push ozone at high velocity out the perforated sections to penetrate the interior of the sports equipment.
- the high velocity flow of ozone is directed to the interior portions of the sports equipment to dry and sanitize the equipment.
- the high speed flow of the ozone provides for drying of the interior surfaces of the equipment while also directing impinging ozone flows to remove undesirable mold and mildew.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the example sports equipment sanitizing device.
- a sports equipment sanitizing assembly 10 includes a distribution system 16 mounted within a sealable cabinet 12 .
- the cabinet 12 includes doors 14 for enclosing and sealing the interior of the cabinet 12 .
- the distribution system 16 includes a plurality of conduits for supporting various sports equipment for deodorizing and sanitizing.
- An ozone generator 26 is supported on the cabinet 12 and supplies ozone through conduit 24 .
- Ozone from the generator 26 is drawn into the distribution system 16 , first by a low volume fan 28 .
- the low volume fan 28 draws the ozone from the ozone generator 26 into a plenum 42 .
- Various conduits that vary in shape to accept different sports equipment are in communication with the plenum 42 .
- a high speed fan 30 is disposed adjacent or within the plenum to increase the flow rate of ozone enriched air through the distribution system 16 .
- the increased velocity of air flow through the distribution system pushes ozone enriched air out a plurality of openings 44 .
- the destruction device 32 includes a chemical compound, such as for example manganese dioxide, that is known to deconstruct ozone and provide for a quick venting of the cabinet to reduce the overall time required to deodorize and sanitize equipment.
- a chemical compound such as for example manganese dioxide
- manganese dioxide utilized manganese dioxide as the destruction compound
- other materials know to those skilled in the art for deconstructing ozone are within the contemplation of this invention.
- a spray unit 36 is in communication with the plenum 42 , and thereby the entire distribution system 16 .
- the spray unit 36 introduces a liquid deodorant into the distribution system that is vaporized and blown into the various items to complete the deodorizing and sanitizing process.
- the spray unit 36 is utilized to inject compounds in liquid form that provide a desired smell and that inhibits the reformation of molds and mildew within the various sports equipment items.
- the sanitizing assembly 10 operates by first mounting the various sports items onto corresponding specifically orientated portions of the distribution system 12 .
- the example distribution system is orientated for deodorizing and sanitizing hockey equipment such as gloves, skates and chest protector, however, other orientations of the distribution system can be configured to support equipment specific to other sports.
- the cabinet 12 is closed and sealed.
- the ozone generator 26 is then actuated to begin producing ozone.
- the low speed fan 28 is turned on to being drawing ozone rich air into the plenum 42 .
- the high speed fan 30 is actuated to begin pushing the ozone rich air through the distribution system 12 and out the plurality of openings 44 .
- the high speed fan 30 operates to provide airflow sufficient to penetrate the various sports items.
- the high velocity of ozone rich air provides for drying the interior surfaces of the equipment in a quick manner to improve the effectiveness of the ozone. Ozone works most effectively on dry surfaces. Therefore, the high speed air is utilized to produce a dry surface conducive to the effective operation of the ozone on the mold and mildew that cause the undesirable odor.
- the cycle time that the high speed fan 30 and ozone generator 26 are on varies relative to the specific equipment and amount of mold and mildew present.
- the cycle time can be adjusted to affect the desired sanitation based on the size and other factors of the sports equipment.
- the ozone generator 26 is switched off to stop the creation of ozone.
- ozone remains in the cabinet 12 .
- the ozone is therefore first drawn through the deconstructing device 32 .
- the deconstructing device 32 includes a compound, in this example manganese dioxide, that reacts with or encourages reactions that transform the ozone into harmless elements such as oxygen.
- the transformed air is then vented from the cabinet to reduce the ozone level with the cabinet 12 to a desired level.
- the cabinet 12 then can be opened and the equipment removed.
Abstract
An apparatus for removing mold and mildew from sports equipment includes an ozone generator that supplies ozone to a distribution system that directs ozone at a high velocity to both dry and sanitize sports equipment. The high velocity flow of ozone is directed to the interior portions of the sports equipment to dry and sanitize the equipment. The high speed flow of the ozone provides for drying of the interior surfaces of the equipment while also direction impinging ozone flow on interior surfaces to remove undesirable mold and mildew.
Description
- The application claims priority to Canadian Patent Application No. 2,526,367 which was filed on Oct. 19, 2005.
- This invention generally relates to sanitizing, and deodorizing sports equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to a method and device for safely sanitizing and deodorizing sports equipment utilizing ozone.
- Sports equipment that is used frequently grows mold and mildew that in turn create an undesirable odor. Sprays available to consumers mask such odors, but only for a short period and do not remove the mold and mildew that cause the odors and that can cause a variety of serious health issues.
- There are machines on the market, as shown for example in Canadian Patent 2385170, that surround the equipment in ozone. Machines of this type are, however, inefficient because the ozone does not fully penetrate the equipment. The effectiveness of such devices is further reduced when the equipment is wet or damp, as the desirable sanitizing properties of ozone are reduced by the presence of moisture.
- An example apparatus for removing mold and mildew from sports equipment includes an ozone generator that supplies ozone to a distribution system that directs ozone at a high velocity to both dry and sanitize sports equipment.
- The example apparatus includes an ozone generator that produces ozone that is fed into various sport equipment support conduits. The conduits include perforated sections that fit within the various sports equipment. The ozone is drawn through the conduits by fans that push ozone at high velocity out the perforated sections to penetrate the interior of the sports equipment. The high velocity flow of ozone is directed to the interior portions of the sports equipment to dry and sanitize the equipment. The high speed flow of the ozone provides for drying of the interior surfaces of the equipment while also directing impinging ozone flows to remove undesirable mold and mildew.
- These and other features of the present invention can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example sports equipment sanitizing device. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the example sports equipment sanitizing device. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an example distribution system for the example sanitizing device. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , a sports equipment sanitizing assembly 10 includes adistribution system 16 mounted within asealable cabinet 12. Thecabinet 12 includesdoors 14 for enclosing and sealing the interior of thecabinet 12. Thedistribution system 16 includes a plurality of conduits for supporting various sports equipment for deodorizing and sanitizing. - The conduits of the
distribution system 16 receive and inject a flow of ozone enriched air into the sports equipment to remove odor and sanitize the item. The conduits are configured into various forms to hold the various sports equipment, such as skates, gloves, shoulder pads, etc... Thedistribution system 16 includes a plurality of openings disposed to direct the ozone enriched air into an interior space of the equipment item. The interior space is the location of the source of odor and therefore merely surrounding an item with ozone is not effective in removing and sanitizing the equipment. - An
ozone generator 26 is supported on thecabinet 12 and supplies ozone throughconduit 24. Ozone from thegenerator 26 is drawn into thedistribution system 16, first by alow volume fan 28. Thelow volume fan 28 draws the ozone from theozone generator 26 into aplenum 42. Various conduits that vary in shape to accept different sports equipment are in communication with theplenum 42. Ahigh speed fan 30 is disposed adjacent or within the plenum to increase the flow rate of ozone enriched air through thedistribution system 16. The increased velocity of air flow through the distribution system pushes ozone enriched air out a plurality ofopenings 44. - Ozone enriched air exiting the plurality of
openings 44 is injected against an interior surface of the sports equipment mounted thereon. The sports equipment is supported on the distribution system portion but is not sealed, thereby allowing flow of air out of the particular item and into the enclosed cabinet. The air that flows from the item is ozone rich and is drawn into anozone destruction device 32. Ozone is potentially toxic to humans and therefore must be flushed from the cabinet prior to unsealing the cabinet. The Ozone concentration within thecabinet 12 is reduced to desired levels by thedestruction device 32 and thevent 40. Thedestruction device 32 includes a chemical compound, such as for example manganese dioxide, that is known to deconstruct ozone and provide for a quick venting of the cabinet to reduce the overall time required to deodorize and sanitize equipment. Although, theexample destruction device 32 utilized manganese dioxide as the destruction compound, other materials know to those skilled in the art for deconstructing ozone are within the contemplation of this invention. - A
spray unit 36 is in communication with theplenum 42, and thereby theentire distribution system 16. Thespray unit 36 introduces a liquid deodorant into the distribution system that is vaporized and blown into the various items to complete the deodorizing and sanitizing process. Thespray unit 36 is utilized to inject compounds in liquid form that provide a desired smell and that inhibits the reformation of molds and mildew within the various sports equipment items. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , theexample distribution system 12 includes various portions for supporting different types of sports equipment. Thedistribution system 12 includes thetorso portion 18 that replicates a human torso. Thetorso portion 18 supports items such as chest protectors, and shoulder pads such that a plurality of openings can direct ozone rich air against an interior surface. The distribution system also includes aglove portion 22 for supporting gloves. A plurality of opening are disposed to direct ozone rich air against the interior surface of each of the gloves. The distribution system further includes afoot portion 20 for supporting items such as skates, boots or shoes. As with the other portions of thedistribution system 12, thefoot portion 20 includes a plurality of openings for directing ozone rich air against the inner surfaces of the skate, shoe or boot. - The specific direction of ozone to impinge on the inner surfaces of the particular sports items increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the ozone rich air. Further, as the ozone rich air is directed to the specific locations that require sanitization, less ozone is required, for a reduced time.
- Referring again to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the sanitizing assembly 10 operates by first mounting the various sports items onto corresponding specifically orientated portions of thedistribution system 12. As appreciated, the example distribution system is orientated for deodorizing and sanitizing hockey equipment such as gloves, skates and chest protector, however, other orientations of the distribution system can be configured to support equipment specific to other sports. - Once the equipment is mounted on the
distribution system 12, thecabinet 12 is closed and sealed. Theozone generator 26 is then actuated to begin producing ozone. Concurrently, thelow speed fan 28 is turned on to being drawing ozone rich air into theplenum 42. As ozone rich air builds in the plenum, thehigh speed fan 30 is actuated to begin pushing the ozone rich air through thedistribution system 12 and out the plurality ofopenings 44. Thehigh speed fan 30 operates to provide airflow sufficient to penetrate the various sports items. The high velocity of ozone rich air provides for drying the interior surfaces of the equipment in a quick manner to improve the effectiveness of the ozone. Ozone works most effectively on dry surfaces. Therefore, the high speed air is utilized to produce a dry surface conducive to the effective operation of the ozone on the mold and mildew that cause the undesirable odor. - The cycle time that the
high speed fan 30 andozone generator 26 are on varies relative to the specific equipment and amount of mold and mildew present. The cycle time can be adjusted to affect the desired sanitation based on the size and other factors of the sports equipment. - Once the sanitization of the equipment is complete, the
ozone generator 26 is switched off to stop the creation of ozone. However, ozone remains in thecabinet 12. Merely venting the ozone from the cabinet is not always desirable depending on the location of the assembly. The ozone is therefore first drawn through the deconstructingdevice 32. The deconstructingdevice 32 includes a compound, in this example manganese dioxide, that reacts with or encourages reactions that transform the ozone into harmless elements such as oxygen. The transformed air is then vented from the cabinet to reduce the ozone level with thecabinet 12 to a desired level. Thecabinet 12 then can be opened and the equipment removed. - Accordingly, the distribution system directs ozone rich air against the interior surface of the sports equipment to dry, deodorize, and sanitize the item. Further, the assembly 10 includes an ozone destruction device to quickly reduce the concentration of ozone within the cabinet once the sanitization process is complete.
- Although a preferred embodiment of this invention has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this invention. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this invention.
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1. An apparatus for removing odor and bacteria from sports equipment comprising:
a sealable cabinet with a latchable and sealable door;
an ozone distribution system disposed within the cabinet;
an ozone generator mounted to the cabinet;
a draw fan for driving ozone from the ozone generator through the distribution system, wherein the distribution system includes a perforated portion for directing ozone into a piece of sports equipment.
2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , including a spray unit for injecting an anti-bacterial spray into an air flow through the distribution system.
3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , including a high speed fan for driving ozone through the distribution system such that ozone containing air flows from the perforated portions.
4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the distribution system includes ducting simulating human structure onto which corresponding sports equipment is mounted.
5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , including a vent fan mounted within the cabinet for exhausting ozone from the cabinet.
6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , including an ozone destruction unit for rendering ozone inert prior to being exhausted from the cabinet.
7. A method of sanitizing and deodorizing sports equipment comprising the steps of:
a) mounting an item to a portion of ductwork including a plurality of perforations;
b) enclosing the item and ductwork within a sealable cabinet;
c) generating ozone;
d) drawing the generated ozone into the ductwork and out the plurality of perforations.
8. The method as recited in claim 7 , including the step of spraying an anti-bacterial fluid into the ductwork for release through the plurality of perforations.
9. The method as recited in claim 7 , including the step of deconstructing the ozone released from the ductwork.
10. The method as recited in claim 9 , including the step of venting ozone from the sealable cabinet.
11. The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein the step of venting ozone comprises venting until the cabinet contains a desired level of ozone.
12. The method as recited in claim 7 , wherein the step of generating ozone comprises generating a desired level of ozone determined to sanitize for distribution through the ductwork and out the plurality of perforations.
13. The method as recited in claim 7 , wherein said step of drawing ozone through the ductwork comprise drawing the ozone rich air through the ductwork at a flow rate determined to penetrate the sports equipment.
14. The method as recited in claim 7 , wherein the ductwork includes a portion simulating a human torso for supporting an item worn on a human torso.
15. The method as recited in claim 7 , wherein the ductwork includes a portion simulating a human hand for supporting an item worn on a human hand.
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